The Escape Artist(1982)
The remarkable story of an unusual boy who takes on the world...and wins.
The Escape Artist Synopsis
The young and self-confident Danny bluffs at the local police-station that he will escape from prison within an hour. What follows is a flashback showing his childhood with his uncle and aunt, who are 'vaudeville'-artists themselves.
The Escape Artist (1982) is a comedy, crime and drama film directed by Caleb Deschanel, released on May 28, 1982 with a runtime of 1h 34m. It stars Raúl Juliá, Griffin O'Neal, Desi Arnaz and Teri Garr. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 20 ratings.
- Director:
- Caleb Deschanel
- Writers:
- David Wagoner, Stephen Zito, Melissa Mathison
- Producers:
- Doug Claybourne, Buck Houghton
- Cinematographer:
- Stephen H. Burum
- Composer:
- Georges Delerue
- Production:
- American Zoetrope
- Revenue:
- $143,369
- Status:
- Released
The Escape Artist (1982) Trailer
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The Escape Artist Cast & Crew
Main cast
Raúl Juliá
as Stu Quiñones
Griffin O'Neal
as Danny Masters
Desi Arnaz
as Mayor Leon Quiñones
Teri Garr
as Arlene
Joan Hackett
as Aunt Sibyl
Gabriel Dell
as Uncle Burke
John P. Ryan
as Vernon
E. G. Daily
as Sandra
M. Emmet Walsh
as Fritz
Jackie Coogan
as Magic Shop Owner
Hal Williams
as Cop at Mayor's Office
- Helen Page Camp
Helen Page Camp
as Neighbor
Key crew
Directed by Caleb Deschanel, written by David Wagoner, Stephen Zito and Melissa Mathison, produced by Doug Claybourne and Buck Houghton.
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The Escape Artist Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 20 ratings.
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The Escape Artist – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Escape Artist online?
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The Escape Artist (1982) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Escape Artist?
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The main cast of The Escape Artist (1982) includes Raúl Juliá, Griffin O'Neal, Desi Arnaz, Teri Garr and Joan Hackett. The film was directed by Caleb Deschanel. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Escape Artist released?
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The Escape Artist was released on May 28, 1982 and runs for 1h 34m.
Is The Escape Artist worth watching?
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The Escape Artist (1982) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 20 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, crime and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Escape Artist?
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Yes. The official The Escape Artist trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.